Nadia Petrov
Nadia Petrov Customer Education Writer at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What is the difference between standard and premium greeting cards?

Answer

The gap between standard and premium greeting cards comes down to stock weight and finishing. Both print in full color, but premium cards feel noticeably different the moment someone picks them up.

FeatureStandardPremium
StockLighter cardstockThicker, heavier stock
FinishBasic gloss or matteSoft-touch lamination, spot UV, raised ink
FeelEveryday qualitySturdy, rich, tactile
Best forHigh-volume, budget mailingsClient-facing, keepsake pieces

If the card represents your brand or marks a milestone, premium finishes are usually worth the upgrade. For casual, high-quantity sends, standard keeps costs down.

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